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Imalent R70C vs Imalent R90C

What R70C does better (1) and where R90C wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Imalent R70C
Imalent · 2018R70C
7.5Score
1 advantage≈ $260
vs
Imalent R90C
Imalent · 2018R90C
7.9Score
3 advantages≈ $410
Higher score
9.3Brightness & throw9.6
3.1Build & durability3.8

Why is R70C better than R90C?

  1. Weight810 g vs 1,250 g+54%

Why is R90C better than R70C?

  1. Maximum output6,500 lm vs 20,000 lm3.1×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,270 m vs 1,679 m+32%
  3. Peak beam intensity403,220 cd vs 704,900 cd+75%
Specifications

Side by side

Imalent R70CImalent R70C≈ $2607.5
Imalent R90CImalent R90C≈ $4107.9
Light output
Maximum output6,500 lm20,000 lm
Peak beam intensity403,220 cd704,900 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,270 m1,679 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70Cree XHP35 HI
LED makerCreeCree
Number of LEDs—9
Battery & charging
Battery capacity—4,250 mAh
Maximum runtime—26 h
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1.5 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight810 g1,250 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
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